"A new nationwide study from John Foy & Associates reveals a sharp rise in remote-work injuries across the United States, exposing a major workplace-safety blind spot as more Americans than ever carry out their jobs from home. As of March 2025, 22.8% of the U.S. workforce-36.1 million people-are now hybrid or fully remote, compared to just 6% before 2020. With such a dramatic shift, the line between a workplace injury and a household accident has become more blurred than ever."
"According to the report, remote worker injury claims have increased between 24% and 54%, a trend driven heavily by musculoskeletal strain and stress-related conditions. The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) finds that the majority of at-home claims involve neck stiffness, lower-back pain, shoulder strain, and repetitive-motion injuries, problems stemming from non-ergonomic home setups and prolonged sitting."
"The study confirms that 61% of remote employees report worsening musculoskeletal discomfort, with 41% saying they've developed new pain in their back, shoulders, or wrists since transitioning to at-home work. Makeshift office setups, working at kitchen tables, on sofas, or hunched over laptops, are major contributors. Repetitive-strain conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and chronic wrist pain are increasingly common. Remote employees also report high rates of eye strain and computer vision syndrome, a consequence of spending full workdays in front of screens with little movement."
22.8% of the U.S. workforce — 36.1 million people — are hybrid or fully remote as of March 2025, up from 6% before 2020. Remote-worker injury claims have risen between 24% and 54%, driven largely by musculoskeletal strain and stress-related conditions. Most at-home claims involve neck stiffness, lower-back pain, shoulder strain, and repetitive-motion injuries caused by non-ergonomic setups and prolonged sitting. Sixty-one percent of remote employees report worsening musculoskeletal discomfort and 41% report new pain in back, shoulders, or wrists. Repetitive-strain conditions, eye strain, and household hazards are increasing, and 45% of remote workers report anxiety.
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